Other Names:

Benefits

Diuretic

Antiparasitic

Antioxidant

Anticancer

Antiinflammatory

Aids in digestion

Natural electrolyter

Dandelion

Taraxacum officinale

Common dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a well-known hardy perennial herb with bright yellow flowers that is frequently found throughout the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It was historically used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and by Native Americans to treat a variety of conditions. The roots of the herb are primarily considered for supporting digestion and liver function, while as its leaves are used as diuretic and digestive stimulant

Vitamins and Minerals
Dandelions contain a large amount of vitamin A, B, C, and D, as well as minerals, such as iron (Fe), potassium (K), and zinc (Zn).

Ethnoveterinary Medicine
Poultry farmers in British Columbia (B.C.), Canada use dandelions to treat endoparasites in poultry, and as a food for foraging and ground cover.